We underestimate the power of small gestures. I believe all we want is to feel seen and heard. That’s what Oprah says, anyway. And that feeling of belonging can come from unassuming moments of interaction. A touch on the arm, an understanding smile, a free coffee (that one’s a doozy for me, let me tellContinue reading “Small Acts”
Category Archives: daily distractions
Distance
This is your friendly reminder that spending time away from a project is good. If you’re in the weeds with whatever it is you’re working on and you’re getting more and more overwhelmed with what you could/should be doing, take a break. Go for a walk. Do something else for a few days. It’s quarantineContinue reading “Distance”
One Month of Daily Doses!
When I started writing these daily posts a month ago, I was in a really weird place. Still am. There’s the whole quarantine thing of course, but also I very suddenly lost a group of friends and have been juggling feelings of confusion, isolation, anger, and worthlessness. Do I believe that I’m worth befriending? IContinue reading “One Month of Daily Doses!”
Integration
The artists I know and love and my life are often creative with how they construct their careers. Playwrights who are administrators, musicians who are entrepreneurs, etc. I find that looking at a career path through a critical and imaginative lens is important. As I move through my job as a professional fundraiser, I’m constantlyContinue reading “Integration”
Hard Things Pt 2
I’m still thinking about hard things and the necessity of curiosity. When in positions of leadership, I try to avoid blaming or shaming and instead stick to assertive claiming.* Rather than “You did this wrong,” I aim for “Here’s how I feel.” The object is not to bring a person down and make them smallerContinue reading “Hard Things Pt 2”
Hard Things
Thinking about the necessity of holding two conflicting forces at one time. Our lives are never one thing. We’re complicated, and so are our thoughts and ideas. Some of us have the ability to comfortably accept that truth and others don’t. Someone told me recently that I’m part of the 10% of people who wantContinue reading “Hard Things”
Sun is Warm
I decided to write in the morning instead of late at night, and by George does it ever feel good. I came across this message today on my Instagram feed, via @commandinglife: Never wait to be happy. At this moment, you are completely worthy of everything you desire. You are always writing the story ofContinue reading “Sun is Warm”
Priorities
Instead of writing these daily posts so late at night I “should” be tackling them as soon as I wake up. But I’ve gotten into a routine of pouring my coffee, checking the price of turnips, and collecting butterflies for a chameleon named Flick. Animal Crossing is my morning priority these days. And I’m workingContinue reading “Priorities”
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